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What does your mind immediately run to when you think about celebrating in November? National Healthy Skin Month?

OK, Thanksgiving may be a little higher profile, but aren’t we always making everything else more important than caring for our skin? It’s always been there, and it’s easy to take it for granted. But skin requires maintenance for life, so November is a great time to follow these 10 tips to give your skin what it needs.

A Simple Skincare Routine

You could quickly drain your savings on skincare products and procedures offering instant youth and beauty, but what’s most needed is a regular routine of cleansing and moisturizing. Bonus points for nourishing serums and exfoliating too!

Find what works for you and stick to it, just like brushing your teeth. Cirem has a $65 starter kit complete with moisturizer, serum, eye cream, face oil, a tool promoting circulation and decongesting, plus a bonus hand sanitizer.

 Know Your Skin Type

This will narrow you down to the right products. If you rarely detect oil on your skin, it’s probably dry. If you can swab some oil much of the time, you know it’s oily. Normal skin falls into the happy middle between these two. Combination skin will be dry in some places and oily in others – the nose and chin, for example. If your skin is easily irritated, it’s probably sensitive.

Choose the Right Cleanser

Cleansing your skin clears bacteria that can clog pores, cause acne and even make you ill if you touch your skin and then your mouth.

According to beauty writer Katie Berohn, oily skin needs a product containing salicylic gel or benzoyl peroxide, dry and mature skin needs moisturizing glycolic or milky cleansers, and skin with brown spots needs alpha hydroxy acid cleanser.

Moisturize After Cleansing

Moisturize all your skin, not just your face! The best times are after showering and at bedtime.

Apply a Serum

Serums include higher concentrations of nourishing formulas than other skin products. A vitamin C serum, for instance, helps repair sun damage.

Nourish from the Inside

Obviously, what you eat is as essential for healthy skin as what you put on it. Get plenty of fruit and vegetables. Greens especially are key for skin – brightening, hydrating, and draining puffiness. Foods like flaxseeds and walnuts replenish the omega 3 fatty acids that help skin retain moisture.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!

Moisture has to come from the inside and the outside, so drinking eight glasses of water a day is one of the best things you can do for your skin.

Protect Yourself from the Sun

We need sunscreen daily, not just on beach days. Choose products with an SPF of 30 or more. Remember also to wear sunglasses, hats, and other protective clothing.

Wash Make-up Brushes

Don’t let months go by using brushes or sponge applicators without washing them. Concealer and foundation brushes should be washed once a week, and other brushes once or twice a month. Use a mild shampoo with warm water.

Watch Your Stress Levels

Breakouts and dermatitis can both result from too much stress. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress is a risk factor for eczema. Understanding what is causing stress and how to relieve it are essential measures for preventing outbreaks.

Most of these tips take only seconds a day and have the bonus of adding to your overall health and beauty. Happy National Healthy Skin Month!

That time of year is finally upon us, and now that Spooky Season has officially begun, it’s time to start thinking about how to win over the crowd with your elaborate costume and makeup, while keeping your skin in healthy condition. The paint, makeup, and fake blood may steal the show at your Halloween party, but after the contest is over, how will your skin recover from a weekend of frightful cosmetics? Let’s take a look at some helpful tips and tricks to make this year’s Halloween an absolute success!

Makeup

While smooth, flawless skin may be important to you going into Halloween, be careful not to freshen up your skin too much before applying heavy doses of makeup, or paint. Exfoliating opens up your pores, which would allow more oils and chemicals to enter your fresh skin. Save most of these processes for after the matter. When removing your makeup, or paint, try to use a solvent to loosen up heavy applications before harshly scrubbing away at your skin. Most importantly, your skin will need to be moisturized following exposure to harsh materials, so be sure to step up your moisturizing practices for the coming days after the festivities.

Eyelashes

Using fake lashes can certainly catch the eyes of your fellow partygoers, but removing them after the fact can be tricky, and potentially damaging. For starters, be careful not to use any glue that might be too strong to remove safely from your skin, and watch how much you apply. Too much glue can damage your skin and could lead to tearing when trying to remove your lashes. Before ripping off your fake lashes, use a solvent to help loosen up the glue, allowing you to safely extract the lashes from your skin. Applying organic olive oil with a cotton ball will do the trick. As always, be careful when applying and removing anything that could harm your eyes.

Cleanse

Now that you have safely removed your paint, lashes, and makeup, it is time for a cleanse. The day after removal is a great time to exfoliate and moisturize. For your post-Halloween routine, visit Cirem and try out their Starter Kit for a great cleansing, healing, and moisturizing trio of products. Your skin will be in dire need of some healing and moisturizing solutions, and Cirem will provide exactly what you need!

Before and After

Everyone has their own unique needs when it comes to skincare, but one thing we all have in common is the need for proper protection and replenishment before and after applications of any substances such as makeup, or paint. Be sure to always take care of your skin, whether you’re painting your face to look like a skeleton, or not. Skincare is an everyday necessity, and without a proper routine, Halloween is the least of your worries. Make sure you’re doing the little things to protect your skin from damaging materials, but especially pay attention to what you’re doing before and after heavy applications of makeup, or paint. Properly apply and remove your Halloween products, and be sure to take care of your skin and give it the attention it needs after the matter. Follow these steps, and you’re sure to crush your Halloween party, and your skin will thank you after!

As summer draws to a close, so does your tanning routine at the beach or on the patio. The summer heat can leave the skin with several problems, such as dehydration, breakouts, and hyperpigmentation. To preserve healthy and beautiful skin, it is necessary to transition your skincare routine from summer to fall.

Not to worry, Cirem has the solution to your problems covered. Literally— You’ll have no trouble transitioning from summer to fall with our selection of specialty skincare products and these four hot tips!

Hydrate

The summer weather can leave the skin dehydrated. Fixing this issue is as easy as it sounds—drink water, water, and more water! If the weather is particularly cold, drink warm herbal tea instead. It is also full of collagen, which is one of the keys to healthy hair, nails, and skin. Bone broth also contains a large amount of collagen.

For the best results and skincare, we highly recommend our dermatologist-approved and clinically tested Essential Hydration Kit, a triple threat for dehydrated skin. Our products rapidly absorb so that it instantly provides hydration and has 24-hour lasting moisturization.

Exfoliate

More breakouts occur during the fall season. This is because the oil flow of the skin that results from the summer temperature and climate conditions combines with the cooler temperature and climate conditions of the fall, which creates a buildup of dead skin cells. Consequently, oil and bacteria accumulate beneath the surface of the skin to cause breakouts. Topical exfoliation can improve skin quality and decrease dry and flaky skin. Exfoliation combats this by shedding the dead skin cells from the outer layer of the skin. Citrus peels can be made into a homemade body scrub to exfoliate your skin. Dry brushing is another effective exfoliating method. It derives from an Ayurvedic practice in which a wet stiff-bristled brush penetrates deeper into the skin. Additionally, it improves circulation and supports the function of the lymphatic system.

Incorporating Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps fight SPF rays that aren’t entirely shielded by regular sunscreen during the cool autumn and winter weather. It balances skin pigmentation and promotes collagen growth. As a result, it produces a healthier and better-looking skin complexion. Other benefits of Vitamin C include:

• Healing minor wounds
• Repairing damaged skin
• Reducing the prominence of existing lines and wrinkles
• Removing or reducing dark splotches or areas on the skin
• Slowing aging

Take Cooler Showers or Baths

Taking cooler showers or baths can significantly reduce or prevent skin conditions caused by stress or anxiety. Cool water constricts blood vessels, which means the lack of heat closes your pores for a short period. Over time, cool showers produce healthy glowing skin and make it unlikely for breakouts to occur because the cool water dries your tightened pores and removes natural oils from your skin. Cool showers and baths have been correlated with anti-aging, such as preventing and reducing wrinkles.